Special Education Teacher - Math / Science Focus

We are seeking a Special Education Teacher (focus :   Math / Science) for our Therapeutic Day School, Orchard Street Academy!

• Do you see math and science in everything?
• Do you believe learning in STEM can change lives?
• Do you get excited by project-based learning?
• Do you want to work somewhere doing school differently?

Orchard Street Academy (OSA) is Assabet Valley Collaborative’s therapeutic middle and high school for students with a range of social-emotional and learning needs.

Assabet Valley Collaborative (AVC)  is an educational service agency in Metrowest / Central Massachusetts. Our services include school programs, wraparound services, transportation services, professional development, cooperative purchasing, and consulting. We use a shared leadership model to engage stakeholders across the organization in learning, leading, designing, and decision making. To thrive within AVC’s innovative shared leadership model, team members must be self-reflective, embrace the value of partnering with others through complex challenges, and recognize the mutual responsibility of giving and receiving feedback.

AVC’s  Commitments to Educational Equity are the vision for our future.  To achieve our vision, we are committed to a continuous study of the principles of human-centered design, social innovation, cultural proficiency, and culturally responsive practices.

Math / Science Teacher Role Overview

We are looking for a teacher who serves as a leader and as a learner; a team member who is flexible, resourceful, and thrives in a fast-paced, non-traditional, collaborative environment. We seek team members who demonstrate a learning mindset and ability to receive feedback, self-reflect, and adapt.  We seek a teacher who effectively facilitates the learning of others by pushing their thinking, building their skills, and sparking their self-reflection and curiosity. And, seeking a highly skilled educator with a passion to support many aspects of school-wide growth, including cross-curricular project-based learning and co-teaching.

JOB-Specific Details :

The ideal candidate will possess or demonstrate the following :

Qualification Required :

Schedule :

Physical Demands :

This is an active position that requires frequent physical movement to meet the needs of our students.  Staff will receive training to physically intervene as needed per AVC Physical Restraint protocol, policy, and applicable regulations.

Competitive Benefits Include :

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About Assabet Valley Collaborative :

Shared Leadership Statement :

At AVC we believe that everyone in our community is a leader and learner who each possess inherent brilliance. We also believe that every community member has the ability and a responsibility to support the learning and growth of ourselves and others.